Gary, Indiana vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 88.5% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $131,934 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
619% more expensive in Reston
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Gary, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  862.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher